The Satellite A500-ST56EX is a mid-range laptop from Toshiba released in June, 2010.

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The Satellite A500-ST56EX is a mid-range laptop from Toshiba released in June, 2010. This model features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, while the higher-end Satellite A500-ST56X6 integrates an Intel Core i7-720QM processor. While both models have NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics, this Satellite only has 512MB of video memory compared to the 1790MB of shared memory available on the higher-end model. Besides the architectural differences, the two laptops feature a 16-inch widescreen display, 4GB of DDR3 memory, 3 individual USB 2.0 ports and HDMI video output. Also included is a built-in webcam with microphone, 802.11 b/g/n networking and Bluetooth connectivity. A 6-cell Li-Ion battery comes standard with the A500-ST56EX, while the unit weighs a total of 6.48 lbs.